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God is committed to your freedom. In "Green Light At The Red Sea," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church shows us just how far God is willing to go to set us free.

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What if the thing you've been worrying about could become the thing you pray about? Trusting God doesn't mean you'll never feel afraid, it means you don't have to carry your fear by yourself. The next time your mind starts rehearsing everything that could go wrong, turn the worry into a prayer and remind yourself: You have a Father who knows what you need.

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Scripture References:
Psalm 56, verses 1-4 – When afraid, David chooses to trust God.
1 Samuel 21, verses 8-12 – Trapped in Gath, David becomes very afraid.
Philippians 4, verse 6 – Present every request to God in prayer.
Matthew 6, verses 31-32 – Don't worry, your Father knows what you need.

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How are you handling the gifts God's given you? In "When The Gift Becomes A Prison," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reveals how Jesus broke from tradition to show us how to live in His truth.

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What do you do when you keep showing up, but nothing seems to be changing? Just because progress doesn’t look like you expected doesn’t mean it’s not happening. If you’re frustrated with where you are or focused on where you thought you’d be by now, discover how God can give you the strength to keep going, make adjustments, and trust Him with your next step.

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Scripture References:
Joshua 6, verses 1-16, 20 – Israel marches around Jericho for seven days

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What you copy is what you become. In "Copy That," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church challenges us, not to replicate what we see in culture, but to imitate the character of Christ.

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Some hard things are part of growing. Others come from staying stuck in patterns God is trying to lead us out of. You may not be able to skip every difficult season, but you can stop letting fear, doubt, or disobedience keep you there longer than you need to be. When you can't skip what you're going through, praise can help you keep moving forward.

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Scripture References:
Hebrews 11, verses 29-31 – Red Sea crossed, Jericho fell, Rahab spared
Numbers 14, verse 2 – Israelites murmur against Moses and Aaron
Joshua 6, verses 9-10 – army marches silently until commanded to shout
Matthew 4, verses 1-11 – Jesus fasts, tempted by devil in wilderness

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Don't take your cues from culture. In "Be Careful What You Copy," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reveals that, when we copy culture, we're missing out on the unique plans God has for us.

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Hold on to your praise, even in your darkest seasons. Drawing from the story of Paul and Silas in prison, this message reveals how worship isn’t a reflection of our current circumstances, but a declaration of God’s unchanging faithfulness. When we choose to praise God in the middle of pain, we invite His presence into our struggle and turn our deepest trials into a testimony for others.

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Scripture References:
Acts 16, verses 23-34 – Paul and Silas imprisoned
Psalm 77, verse 6 – Psalmist remembers his song in the night
Revelation 4, verse 11 – Elders declare God worthy of glory, honor, power
Colossians 3, verse 16 – Word of Christ dwells through psalms and songs
Exodus 14, verse 31 – Israel fears the Lord after Egypt's defeat
Exodus 15, verses 1-2 – Moses and Israel sing the Lord is their strength
Exodus 15, verses 20-21 – Miriam leads women with tambourines and dancing
Psalm 118, verses 14, 17 – The Lord is my strength, I shall live
Mark 14, verse 26 – Jesus and disciples sing a hymn before Gethsemane

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It's okay to have doubts. In "You Didn't Lose It," Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reveals that the presence of doubt doesn't mean the absence of faith.

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Angry? Pray. Confused? Pray. Doubting? Pray. Ready to give up? Pray. 

Because the prayer you're not proud of is better than the one you won't pray. God isn't asking you to clean up your emotions or find the perfect words before you come to Him. Whatever you're carrying, bring it to Him honestly today and pray anyway.

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Scripture References:
James 5, verses 16-18 – Pray like Elijah 
Psalm 58, verses 6-8 – David prays honestly 
Luke 18, verses 9-14 – The Pharisee and the tax collector
Romans 8, verse 26 – The Holy Spirit intercedes for you
1 Kings 17, verses 1-9 – Elijah is fed by ravens 
1 Kings 18, verse 42 – Elijah bows with his face between his knees
1 Kings 19, verses 3-6 – Elijah gives up, but God says “get up”

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You’re more than what you’re going through. In “You Are Not It,” Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reveals that God doesn’t see us through the lens of what we’ve done, but for who we are.

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You don't have to feel ready to move forward in faith. Sometimes growth looks like grieving what was, trusting God with what's missing, and still choosing to take the next best step. If you're carrying both blessings and burdens right now, discover how God can lead you forward even when life feels mixed.

If you’ve been feeling grateful AND sad, excited AND anxious, or blessed AND overwhelmed, this message is for you. 

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Scripture References:
1 Samuel 16, verses 1-13 – Samuel anoints David as future king
1 Samuel 3, verses 4-5 – The Lord calls out to young Samuel

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God’s hand is on your life. In “The Other Hand,” Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reminds us to let go of our shame and past mistakes so we are able to receive the promises of God.

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What’s been on your mind? Sometimes the loudest voice in your life is the one in your own head. In this sermon, Pastor Steven teaches from Elijah’s story in 1 Kings 19 and shows us what to do when fear, exhaustion, and discouragement get loud.

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Chapters
0:00 - Thanks for joining us
1:50 - Join Us On Tour!
3:45 - 1 Kings 19
11:26 - “How’d You Feel About It?”
14:45 - What Are You Replaying?
17:46 - Tormented By A Lie
21:26 - I’m Both
25:24 - What You Really Say To God
28:24 - That’s Not Really A Prayer
32:55 - Pressure Can Cause You To Run
35:03 - Replaying The Wrong Thing
38:06 - Run It Back
40:02 - What’s Really Killing Your Faith
43:16 - God Came Anyway
46:16 - What’s Echoing In Your Cave
48:57 - Come Out Of The Cave
51:01 - This Cave Won’t Be My Grave
54:53 - For Those Caught In The Echo

Scripture References:
1 Kings 19, verses 1-19 - Elijah ran and hid in a cave, God came in a whisper
James 5, verses 17-18 – The faith of Elijah to pray about the rain
Philippians 4, verses 6-7 – Present requests to God with thanksgiving

1 Kings 18 – Elijah defeats the prophets of Baal with fire
1 Corinthians 15, verses 54-55 – Death swallowed up in victory
Exodus 33, verses 21-22 – Moses hidden in the cleft of the rock
1 Kings 17, verses 1-6 – Ravens fed Elijah by the brook Cherith
Lamentations 3, verses 22-23 – God's mercies are new every morning
1 Kings 17, verses 17-24 – Elijah revives a widow's dead son
Ezekiel 37 – Dry bones brought back to life
Judges 6, verse 15 – Gideon calls himself the weakest
Exodus 4, verse 10 – Moses says he is not eloquent
Matthew 27, verses 57-60 – Joseph of Arimathea buries Jesus's body

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Get back what the enemy took. In “The Guided Mind & The Guarded Heart,” Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reveals how you can start reclaiming your peace — one thought at a time.

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Is it wrong to doubt God? When we face resistance, or God doesn’t come through like we’re expecting, it’s natural to wonder if we heard Him wrong. But it turns out that doubt isn’t really the problem. It’s what you do with your doubt that matters.

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Scripture References:
Luke 7, verses 11-27 – Jesus raises widow's son; John questions if Jesus is the one
Matthew 3, verses 11-17 – John baptizes Jesus; voice from heaven affirms Him as Son
Matthew 11, verses 2-3 – Imprisoned John asks if Jesus is the one to come
Isaiah 61, verse 1 – Spirit anoints the Lord to preach good news to the poor

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When God doesn’t show up the way you expected, it doesn’t mean He’s absent. The delay, the silence, or the disappointment may be the very place He’s drawing close, revealing His glory in a way you couldn’t have seen before.

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Have you ever wished God would explain why you're going through something? You don't always need a new word from God — sometimes you need to remember the one He's already spoken. If you've been looking for peace, clarity, or confidence in a difficult season, discover how God's Word can help you trust Him even before you have all the answers.

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Scripture References:
Mark 4, verses 33-41 – Jesus teaches from boat then calms storm
Mark 4, verse 1 – Jesus teaches crowd from a boat
Mark 5, verses 1-2 – Jesus arrives at region of Gerasenes

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Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re failing. It often means you’re standing in the place where God is strengthening you, stretching you, and teaching you to trust what He’s already put in your hands. The pressure, the resistance, and the pull to go back are all signs you’re on the verge of something significant.

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What is the voice in your head saying about you? When you’re wrestling with self-limiting beliefs, it’s tempting to try to impress people to prove yourself. But that only fuels the unfulfilling cycle of performance. Pastor Steven teaches us how to find freedom from human opinion and reach a new verdict about our worth so we can walk in our purpose.

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Scripture References:
1 Corinthians 4, verses 1-5 – God alone judges his faithful servants
John 8, verses 1-11 – Jesus offers mercy instead of condemnation

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The thoughts you hold on to can determine your trajectory. In “I Caught A Thought,” Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church challenges us to stop negative thoughts in their tracks, and hold on to the ones that bring us toward our purpose.

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Have you been wondering how to hear God's voice? If disappointment, comparison, fear, or uncertainty have made it difficult to know your next step, this message from Pastor Steven Furtick will help you discover what the Bible says about recognizing, trusting, and obeying God's direction.

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Scripture References:
1 Samuel 16, verses 1-13 – Samuel anoints David as king
1 Samuel 3, verses 19-21 – Samuel established as prophet through God's Word
Colossians 3, verse 9 – Do not lie to each other
Philippians 2, verse 14 – Do everything without grumbling
James 4, verse 11 – Do not slander one another
1 Corinthians 6, verse 18 – Flee from sexual immorality
Exodus 20, verse 12 – Honor your father and mother
John 10, verse 27 – My sheep know my voice

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Transition is often where transformation happens. In “Trapped In Transition,” Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church teaches that, while transitions can be frustrating, we experience growth when we don’t give up.

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When life feels like it’s beating you up, it’s tempting to just slip away and hide. But God hasn’t called you to a cave; He’s called you to contend for a legacy.

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Scriptures Referenced:

Judges chapter 6, verses 11 through 16 – An angel finds Gideon hiding, calls him mighty warrior

Judges chapter 6, verses 25 through 32 – Gideon tears down his father's altar to Baal

Judges chapter 1 – Israel let defeated enemies stay in the land

2 Corinthians chapter 5, verse 20 – Paul calls believers ambassadors for Christ

Romans chapter 5, verse 8 – Christ died for us

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Do you ever feel stuck listening to the “wind” of fear, doubt, and uncertainty instead of standing on the Word God already spoke over your life? This message reminds us that the enemy loves to keep us focused on every possible “what if,” but faith means shifting our attention back to God’s presence and His promises.

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It's easy to let your mistakes, your performance, or others’ opinions determine how you see yourself. But your worth was never meant to be measured by what you do; it was established long before you ever had the chance to earn it. If you've been struggling with feeling like you're not enough, this message will remind you of the unchanging value God’s placed on your life.

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Scriptures Referenced:
Ephesians 1, verses 3-6 – God chose you before the world began
Isaiah 43, verses 1-4 – You are precious, honored, and deeply loved
Psalm 139, verses 1-16 – God knew and valued you before birth
Mark 15 – A Roman soldier recognized Jesus as God's Son

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Sometimes the path to better takes you backwards first. What feels like loss or regression may actually be God strengthening your foundation and teaching you to trust His grace in ways you couldn’t when everything made sense.

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Jesus saves you and makes you new, but He doesn’t stop there. Next, He’ll give you something to do. Pastor Earl McClellan shares from Nehemiah to show that God has called you to build something, but the timing might not be what you expect.

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Nehemiah 1, verses 2-4 – Broken walls don't have to stay broken
Nehemiah 1, verses 10-11 – Pray for favor before you take the step
Nehemiah 2, verse 10 – Expect opposition when you start building
Nehemiah 3 – Your part of the wall needs you to show up
Nehemiah 6, verses 1-4 – Don't come down from what God called you to
Nehemiah 6, verses 8-9 – The enemy is lying about your situation
Luke 13, verses 31-33 – Keep moving when threats try to stop you
Psalm 121, verse 1 – Your help comes from looking up

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It’s too soon to quit on what God has put inside of you. Potential isn’t revealed instantly; it’s unlocked when you embrace the process and keep sowing even when you don't know the outcome.

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Most of us have parts of our lives we'd rather keep hidden, even from God. The disappointment we haven't processed. The questions we haven't asked. The fears we don't want to admit. But what if the breakthrough you're praying for is on the other side of the thing you've been avoiding?

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We love comfort. But it may be getting in the way of God’s plan for our lives. See why being comfortable may not be what God wants for us.

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Are you praying for clarity on a decision in your life? Pastor Jabin Chavez preaches about the role of faith in how we see our lives and in the decisions that we make. Maybe the reason you can’t tell what’s next is that God is inviting you into something you haven’t seen before.

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Scriptures Referenced:
Hebrews 11, verse 8 – Abraham obeyed God without knowing where he was going.
2 Corinthians 5, verse 7 – We walk by faith, not by sight.
Hebrews 11, verse 3 – The universe was formed by God's command.
Colossians 1, verse 16 – All things were created by God, visible and invisible.
1 Peter 1, verse 23 – We are born again through the living and enduring Word of God.
Psalm 119, verse 105 – God's Word is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path.
Proverbs 4, verse 18 – The path of the righteous grows brighter and brighter.

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No matter what giants you face, you have a spoiler alert: You know how your story ends. Don't get distracted by the ordinary or an offense, because God is using your current battle to prepare you for the victory.

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Are you disappointed because of what happened… or because of what you expected would happen? When life feels unfair, it’s easy to compare your story to someone else’s and wonder why things worked out differently. But peace comes when you stop measuring your life against other people and start trusting the character of God.

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Scriptures Referenced:
Matthew 20, verses 1-16 – God's grace isn't bound by what you've earned or how long you've served
Matthew 19 – The rich young ruler's encounter with Jesus reveals what it actually costs to follow Him

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Don't try to separate your struggles from your successes. Your pain is often intertwined with your purpose, and trying to pluck out the bad may remove the very thing God is growing. Trust that God is big enough to bless both and is using everything in your life for good.

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Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. preached from Hebrews 6 to show us that even though we can forget God, He promises never to forget us. God knows us, and He keeps receipts, but it’s not to shame us; it’s to save us. If you need your faith renewed today, this sermon is for you.

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Scriptures Referenced:
Hebrews 6, verses 10-12 – God does not forget your work, your love, or your persistence.Hebrews 6, verses 10-12 – God does not forget your work, your love, or your persistence.
Psalm 22, verse 3 – God inhabits the praises of his people.
Matthew 1, verses 1-17 – Forty-two generations of flawed people listed by name, proving God remembers individuals.
Nehemiah 3, verse 14 – God recorded the name of the man who rebuilt the waste gate, so no act is too small to be seen.
Hebrews 11 – A catalog of men and women who died without seeing the promise fulfilled, honored for faith that never quit.
Hebrews 12, verses 1-2 – Run with perseverance, surrounded by witnesses, eyes fixed on Jesus who endured the cross for you.
Psalm 56, verse 8 – God collects every tear and keeps a record of them.
John 1, verse 29 – John identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
John 3, verses 16-17 – God sent his Son to save the world, not condemn it.
Romans 10, verse 9 – Belief in the heart and confession with the mouth are the conditions for salvation.

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Sometimes the biggest thing keeping you stuck isn’t your situation — it’s the way you see it. The more consumed you become with your circumstances, the heavier life will feel. But real joy begins when you shift your focus, invite God into your struggles, and start living with a purpose beyond yourself.

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Scriptures Referenced:
Philippians 1, verses 3-5 - joy from a prison cell and the partnership of the gospel
Philippians 2, verses 1-28 - the mind of Christ, partnership with the Holy Spirit, and Epaphroditus nearly dying in service
Philippians 3, verses 12-19 - forgetting what is behind, pressing toward what is ahead, and those who live as enemies of the cross
Philippians 4, verses 6-9 - do not be anxious about anything, and think on whatever is true and noble and lovely
Philippians 4, verses 15-16 - the only church that partnered with Paul in giving
Romans 12, verse 2 - be transformed by the renewing of your mind
Luke 9, verse 23 - deny yourself, pick up your cross daily, and follow me

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God will bring you through this. In “The Way Of Escape,” Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church reminds us that even when temptation feels overwhelming, God has already made a path forward.

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Sometimes, even when you’re trying to do all the right things, you still end up in a dark place. But there is a King on the throne, and knowing He is with you can make all the difference in the world. Priscilla Shirer preaches from Revelation 4 to show us God’s invitation to lift our eyes to heaven and fight from victory in His Name.

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Scripture References:

Revelation 4, verses 1-11

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Obedience comes before freedom. In “KNOCK KNOCK,” Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church shows how God often answers our prayers in unexpected ways, and reminds us that breakthrough begins when we stop waiting for everything to change and start taking the step He’s already placed in front of us.

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You weren’t created to live weighed down. If you’ve been carrying stress, pressure, guilt, or expectations you were never meant to hold, God is inviting you into a different kind of rest — one built on grace and mercy, not performance.

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Scripture References:
Matthew 11, verses 28-30
Matthew 12, verses 1-8
1 John 5, verse 3
Hebrews 4, verses 11-16

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God knows your need (and He’s the only one who can meet it).

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Blessings don’t come without battles, but sometimes, those battles feel so big or so long that we lose sight of what God has promised. Pastor Steven teaches us through the life of Caleb how we can stand firm in what God has promised us, regardless of the people or problems that appear to stand in our way. 

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Scripture References:
Joshua 14, verses 6-13
Romans 8, verse 31
Numbers 13, verses 30-33

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When all you’ve heard is “no,” it’s still not over.

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You might not be able to change your past, but you can change what happens next. When life feels stuck or uncertain, remember this: the result belongs to God, but your response is still in your hands. You don’t have to control the outcome, just move forward and trust Him with what comes next.

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Scripture References:
Exodus 14, verses 10-16, 21-22
Romans 8, verse 31
2 Samuel 12, verse 20
Judges 16, verses 28-29
Acts 2, verse 14
Luke 23, verses 42-43

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Everyone is chained to something. Are you ready to be free?

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Faith often looks like taking action even while you feel full of doubt. But Pastor Steven teaches us that when God gives us something to do, He puts something in our hands to do it.

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Scripture References:
Exodus 4, verses 1-5, 17, 19-20
Exodus 14, verses 13-16

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What do you do when you're facing a battle that's bigger than you? What do you do when that battle chooses you? Take courage you have a friend who knows how to fight! God is on your side and His purpose will prevail in your life.

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There’s nothing you could ever go under that God isn’t over. His authority isn’t meant to control you with fear but to lead you with love. In this message, Chet Pete reminds us: When you trust His commands and surrender to His control, you can rest in His protection.

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Scripture References:
Luke 7, verses 1-10
Luke 4, verse 36
Mark 1, verses 43-45
Luke 6, verses 46-49

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Fear and failure don’t have to control the way we live our lives. Learn how Jesus uses these frustrations to meet us where we are.

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